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Re: zhp gear knob

Post by ElegantSpoon » Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:11 pm

You just swap the current clutch delay valve for one that doesn't have anything in the valve. That way there is no delay :)

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http://www.zeckhausen.com/CDV.htm

Thats where I got mine from. Shipped monday arrived thursday :D My local specialist charged £45 to fit and it took just over an hour.
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Re: zhp gear knob

Post by paddy wright » Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:14 pm

sounds interesting- is the difference really noticable? will it bugger my warenty?
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Post by ElegantSpoon » Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:23 pm

Its instantly noticable! I couldn't understand why I was struggling to get smooth changes and thought it might be the clutch. Once it was changed the gear changes were exactly as they should be! I find it much easier to drive quickly!
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Post by paddy wright » Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:24 pm

it arrived today- gonna fit it over the weekend- pics will follow! seems very weighty and well made! :D
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Re: zhp gear knob

Post by paddy wright » Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:42 pm

fittes- no black eyes when taking other off- love it and a through recomendation!
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Re: zhp gear knob

Post by paddy wright » Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:49 pm

The difference:
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Re: zhp gear knob

Post by gannet » Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:53 pm

:thumbsup:

and how is your shifting now? worth it?
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Re: zhp gear knob

Post by paddy wright » Tue Dec 23, 2008 6:10 pm

:driving: pretty good- the diff is massive but defo nicer to use!
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Re: zhp gear knob

Post by Starscream » Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:13 pm

They are better lighted *hint hint*
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Post by ElegantSpoon » Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:15 pm

They are good :D

Like I always say, its not the size that counts :P
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Re: zhp gear knob

Post by flimper » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:52 pm

I had this gear knob in my 330, way better than the knob in the Z4M, I've looked on the leatherz site and it looks like it will be around $100 with postage. Is this the cheapest/quickest way to get this, or are there any places you can get this in the UK?
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Re: zhp gear knob

Post by paddy wright » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:58 pm

as far as i can know this is the only way. well worth it tho!
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Re: zhp gear knob

Post by DannyBoy » Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:02 pm

Paddy, have you not got M Sports seats? :wink:
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Re: zhp gear knob

Post by flimper » Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:11 pm

Can you not get it from BMW direct?
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Re: zhp gear knob

Post by flimper » Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:46 pm

Just spoke to BMW and they said they don't supply it, so I've ordered it from leatherz. A must have item and my first mod!
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